Chapter 9: Unseen Observers
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As the moon hung high in the sky and the air settled back into a chilling calm, two hooded figures approached the abandoned church. They moved with purpose, their steps silent as they crept through the shadows. The energy in the air was still thick, a remnant of the intense battle that had taken place just moments earlier.
The doors to the church were still slightly ajar, the wood creaking as a gust of wind pushed them further open. The figures entered without hesitation, their eyes scanning the scene before them. It was clear that something powerful had occurred here—the wreckage and destruction spoke for itself. Stone walls were cracked, the floor was littered with debris, and the faint, lingering trace of devil energy hung in the air like a dark cloud.
One of the figures bent down, running her fingers over the broken stone, as if trying to feel the remnants of the battle that had transpired. "This energy... it's strong. A devil was definitely here."
The other figure stepped forward, her eyes narrowing as she looked around. "But not just any devil. The power that lingers here is unlike anything we've encountered before."
They both paused, their senses reaching out to grasp the remaining energy. It was faint, but enough to confirm that something—or someone—extremely powerful had been present in this place. However, there was something else that eluded them, something they couldn't fully comprehend.
"This energy is dense," one of them remarked, standing upright. "But it's purely devil-based. Whatever happened here, it wasn't just an ordinary confrontation."
The second figure nodded. "Whoever did this is far beyond the typical devils we know. Their power is dangerous, and we need to find out more about who or what they are."
The two exchanged a glance before silently slipping out of the ruined church, leaving no trace of their presence behind. The night was calm once more, but the wheels of fate had already been set in motion.
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**The Next Morning**
Kazuki woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside his window. His eyes fluttered open, and for a moment, he simply lay in bed, letting the events of the previous night wash over him. A smirk crept onto his face as he remembered how he had subdued Raynare and claimed her as his first pawn in the grand game.
The feeling of power and control surged within him, and he couldn't help but revel in the success of his plan. Everything was falling into place, just as he had imagined.
He stretched lazily, his body relaxed, and his mind filled with anticipation for what was to come. "This is just the beginning," he whispered to himself, his grin widening.
With Raynare under his control and the canon story of High School DxD now in motion, Kazuki was more excited than ever. The real game was about to begin, and he knew exactly how to play it.
**To be continued...**